Robert Ho Manqu Quac
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Robert Ho Manqu Quac has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Apr 2025). Named signatory of the NEJM 'Chinese Restaurant Syndrome' letter that helped spark the MSG myth; later reporting suggests he was a real researcher whose family says he wrote it.
MD; pediatrician and researcher (as described) at National Biomedical Research Foundation (as described) specializing in Pediatrics, Medical research.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Apr 2025 on This American Life |
| Role | MD; pediatrician and researcher (as described) |
| Affiliation | National Biomedical Research Foundation (as described) |
Who talks about Robert Ho Manqu Quac on podcasts?
Ira Glass brought up Robert Ho Manqu Quac; the most recent mention was Apr 2025 on This American Life.
- The Long Fuse | This American Life | Episode 668 on This American Life (Apr 2025) — Ira Glass